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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1960

Page

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GOP Ann Curb on Kennedy

Washington Senate Minority Leader Everett M. Dirksen said the Republicans in the new Congress will seek to modify Kennedy's program rather than oppose it. He supported open hearings to check nominees but favored confirming Kennedy's choices if no clear issues arise, including Bobby Kennedy for attorney general.

Washington Senate Everest M. Dirksen Wlingis Congress Eled Kennedy Dirksen Jegis- Isilon Kennedy Donnybrook Robert Ralse Bobby Kennedy

Bergman and Rossellini Custody Talks Underway

Judge Alberto Virgilio heard that Inge Bergman and Roberto Rossellini may settle their custody battle over three children. Lawyers briefed the judge that negotiations were in progress to avoid a ruling. Further hearings were postponed until March 14.

Krome Inge Bergman Roberto Rossellia Miss Bergman Rogellini Alberto Virgilio Virgilia

Integration Clan Flees to North Providence

A New Orleans family led by Mrs. Gabrielle fled segregationists after she began escorting Yolanda to Franz School. They traveled by car and train to Providence where they will reside with relatives while facing jeers and harassment from crowds. The episode follows years of tension tied to desegregation efforts and school integration.

James Gabrielle Providence R.L Broin Gabrielle Lola James Gabrielle Ty Yolanda Seimei Yolonda William Franz New Orleans North Providense Franz School

Five teens missing after duck hunters drown feared in Ohio River

UPI reports five Louisville youths aged 14 to 18 are missing near Mauckport Indiana after travel by river access used to reach the Ohio River. Authorities hunted the river mouth and found a clue five miles south at Tobison Landing. Names include Russell Lannon 17 Joseph Goslin 16 James Murrell 18 William Ford 16 and Robert Ford 14.

Laconia Ind

Burned airliner at Philadelphia airport after taxiing crash

A spectator inspects a heavily burned airliner wreck at Philadelphia International Airport after it struck a ground power unit and burst into flames while taxiing on Sunday. The pilot and co pilot escaped unharmed in the incident captured by AP.

Philadelphia International

Car Fumes Kill Four at Drive-In

In Columbus Georgia a drive-in death toll rose to four as a car heater emitted carbon monoxide while four watchers died. Victims include Helen Cronk 18 Columbus Estelle Ratliff 18 Griffin Jack Sumner 22 Ft Benning 58th Infantry and Gene M Bishop 20 Dinwiddie County Virginia. Bishop had just been discharged and awaiting re enlistment. An attendant found the bodies after other cars left the theatre Saturday night.

Columbus Helen Cronk Estelle Ratliff Griffin Spec Jack Sumner 58Th Infantry Ft. Benning Gene M. Bishop Dinwiddie County Bishop

Kennedy to Confer with Democratic Leaders in Florida

President elect Kennedy calls three top congressional Democrats to Florida for consultations on the new administration's legislative program. Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson, Speaker Sam Rayburn, and Sen. Mike Mansfield will join the talks, covering a budget, unemployment aid, higher minimum wage, school aid, the fair labor standards act, and medical care for the aged. Kennedy plans more executive appointments and will stay busy through the week. Police and Secret Service tighten security as Kennedy attends Mass after a bomb plot arrest involving Richard Paul Pavlck, a 73 year old retired postal worker, who was found with dynamite sticks at St. Edward's Church. Monsignor O'Mahoney urged calm and proper behavior during the visit.

Palm Beach Fla Kennedy Florida Lyndon B. Mahnson Texas Senate Sam Rayburn Mile Mansfield Montana Tn Gel Johnsons Secret Service Richard Paul Pavilick Pavylick St. Edward’s Jeremiah’ P. O'Mahoney Robert Salinger

Calif Woman Named to U S Treasurer Post

Elizabeth R Smyth, a California politician and Democratic activist, was named by President elect Kennedy as United States Treasurer, the first woman to hold the top government post in the new administration. The Palm Beach announcement cited her qualifications and experience, noting she will manage government banking operations and the issuance of paper currency.

Palm Beach, Fla iMra Elizabeth R. Smyth California Bysias Kennedy Imnade Retary Pierre Satinger Smith Libby Palm Beach Tressurer United States America Rafael Ala Priest van Eisenhower Harry Truman Sh 4 Georgia Neese Rae Aie Clarke Richland Kaw Edmund G. , Brown

Ciargers Beat Titans 50 43 For AFL Playoff Berth

Ciargers defeated the New York Titans 50 to 43 to secure a playoff berth in the American Football League. The outcome was reported in the sports section with a note about a feature on the A-7 page.

Ciargers New York Titans

He Walks Tightrope Around Wife in Coffee Shop

A weatherman taking a break overhears two men discuss rope and hanging. One says give a man enough rope and he’ll hang himself. The other replies that he has only a wish and no rope, then slips away.

Gene

Leave It to Daughter elects US Treasurer

Kentfield California reports Elizabeth Rude Smith, designated Treasurer of the United States by Kennedy, informed her Bedford Village daughter Mrs. Robert W. Gunn of the appointment at 4 a.m. The daughter doubted her mother could manage a checkbook, while Mrs. Smith joked about her small signature and limited treasury knowledge.

Kentfield, Calif Elizabeth R. Smith The United States Kentfield Calif Elizabeth Rude Smith Kennedy Bedford Village N.Y Robert W. Gunn

California Economy Uneven Says Gov Brown

Governor Brown says California's economy is not uniformly healthy and will promote new industry. He announced Carl Zachrisson as commissioner of the California Economic Agency. Zachrisson, 57, is a retired ad executive from San Francisco who will focus on attracting new business.

Sacramento UPS Gav California Carl Zachrisson San Francisco California Economics Agency Zachrisson Theodore E. Andersen Prosor University of California Brown N. W. Ayers and Sons Advertising Agency Californes

Hungary Cuba Sign Agreement Sets Diplomatic Ties

VIENNA bericht says Hungary and Cuba signed an agreement Sunday to establish diplomatic relations and exchange ambassadors under the agreement. Cuban National Bank director Ernesto Guevara Var left Budapest Sunday night to continue a tour as radio reports.

Vienna Hungary Cuba Budapest Idea Castro National Bank Ernesto Guevara Guivara

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